Why Settle For Less in Vinyl Replacement Windows
Why Settle For Less when it comes to upgrading your home with vinyl replacement windows? In our previous installment of The Home Improvement Minute we discussed the advancement in technology and energy efficiency that the vinyl replacement window industry has made.
From a wood window with a single pane of glass to a vinyl replacement window with three panes of glass and the insertion of either krypton or argon gas between those panes, the strides have been remarkable. In this installment I want to continue the discussion and again focus on the strides in energy efficiency that the Energy Wall Energy Weld Series 8000 vinyl replacement window has made. If you are investing in your home, Why Settle For Less?
Why Settle For Less With Spacer Technology
An interesting feature of the Energy Weld Series 8000 window is the Intercept black stainless steel spacer. Now you may wonder what a spacer is and what is the significance of the material being black and manufactured of stainless steel?
To answer your first question, the spacer is the divider located between the panes of glass that seals them together and, if gas is inserted and rotated through, locks the gas in between the panes. To answer the second part of the question, there are many different spacers out there that window manufacturers use, including an organic flexible spacer known as a Super Spacer and the all metal spacer. We prefer the Intercept black stainless steel spacer because homeowners should never Why Settle For Less when it comes to structural integrity.
Unlike other spacers that seal the panes together in a four piece system where the corners are mitered together, the Intercept system is one piece of steel that is bent at the corners and mitered together at only one end. When thinking of seal failure for your window, what has a better possibility of failing and allowing the argon or krypton gas that you paid for to escape — four mitered edges or just one?
Why Settle For Less When Gas Retention Matters
A key component of the Intercept spacer is its shape. The Intercept steel spacer is in that of a U-shape. The U-shape provides support with seal longevity and gas retention by allowing the glass and sealant to shift with normal expansion and contraction of insulating glass throughout the day due to temperature changes.
This flexibility allows for movement within the window sash, limiting stress and potential stress cracks. When gas retention directly impacts energy efficiency, Why Settle For Less than a system engineered for performance?
Why Settle For Less With Condensation Protection
Another factor that makes the Intercept spacer stand out is the material it is manufactured from — stainless steel. Stainless steel, unlike aluminum, is not a conductor. The importance of this aspect, when speaking of vinyl replacement windows, is the condensation factor.
A replacement window that has a conductor between the panes of glass increases the ability for the glass to condensate. By eliminating this factor, the Intercept steel spacer vastly reduces the capability of condensation occurring. If comfort and clarity matter to you, Why Settle For Less?
The AAMA has stated that a window must have a condensation rating factor of at least 35 for a thermally improved replacement window. The lower the stated number, the higher the chance for condensation occurrence. The Energy Weld Series 8000 with low-e coated, triple pane glass filled and rotated with argon gas carries a CRF of 69. Those numbers speak for themselves, and they reinforce one simple question — Why Settle For Less?
Why Settle For Less When Performance Is Proven
There are so many great features of the Energy Weld Series 8000 window that not one, not two, and I highly doubt even three Home Improvement Minutes will do this great product justice. We could go on about the foam filled frame and sash, the dual tech locking system, the balance system, the multiple exterior paint colors, interior wood grain options, and more.
Each of these features works together to provide long-term durability, structural stability, and energy efficiency. When you combine advanced spacer technology, superior gas retention, and non-conductive materials, the overall performance of the window improves dramatically. That is why homeowners who truly value their investment continue to ask themselves, Why Settle For Less?
Two more things before we close. First, come see us at the Miami Valley Home World going on February 6th, 7th, and 8th, as well as the 13th, 14th, and 15th at the Airport Expo Center in Vandalia, Ohio.
Second, 10 ENERGY WALL ENERGY WELD, WHITE, SERIES 8000, UP TO 101 UNITED INCHES, WITH NO MONEY DOWN, FOR AS LOW AS $99 DOLLARS PER MONTH. Call Thrush & Son today for more details. Again, 10 Energy Weld, White, Series 8000 vinyl replacement windows, $99 per month. Because when it comes to protecting your home and improving efficiency, Why Settle For Less?
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